Hunting Area report · Modesto / Merced / Los Banos
Oct 16, 2026
Central Valley Waterfowl
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San Joaquin Valley refuges and wildlife areas: San Luis NWR, Merced NWR, North Grasslands and Mendota.
Conditions
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Migration heat · 14 days
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Teal and pintail arrive early; Merced and San Luis NWR goose numbers peak mid-winter.
Mallard 
Northern Pintail 
Green-winged Teal 
Northern Shoveler 
Greater White-fronted Goose 
Pro tip
Early-season teal flights at first light.
Maps & area info
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